Resident Stories Archive

Young volunteers making meaningful connections this National Youth Volunteer Week

Through the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS), Ahmad, Olivia and Lilliana have each made time to connect with an older person in their community.

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More than a job: Melanie’s path to purposeful care

Melanie is the Wellbeing and Engagement Coordinator at mecwacare Annie’s Court, where she supports residents to stay engaged, connected and involved in daily life.

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National Volunteer Week – Connection across generations

While Pat and Madeline come from different generations and volunteer in different settings, their experiences reflect a shared truth: volunteering is built on connection, conversation and presence.

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When care runs in the family

At mecwacare’s John Atchison Centre, Mavis and Jade Lawrence share more than just a workplace. They are mother and daughter working side by side in aged care.

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From Coordinator to Centre Manager: Melanie’s Story

When Melanie joined mecwacare in October 2022 as a Client Service Coordinator, she could hardly have imagined that within two years she would be leading the Gippsland office.

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A lifetime of love: David and Joan’s story

"Do everything together." It's simple advice, but for David and Joan, it's been the secret to more than sixty years of love.

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Where care is family

Susan is the Clinical Care Coordinator at the John Atchison Centre (JAC), and this year her personal and professional worlds gently intertwined when her mother, Santi, became a resident.

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A lifetime of service

Joy, a resident at Pascoe Vale Gardens, was awarded the Order of Australia (OAM) for her tireless service to veterans’ widows and their families.

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Making a difference in Ballan: Kylie’s journey at mecwacare

With the support of her mentors and team, Kylie has been able to take on new challenges while making a real difference in her community.

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Barry celebrates 80 years

Turning 80 is a milestone worth celebrating, but for Barry at mecwacare's Ballan residential home, it also marked 22 years of belonging to a close-knit community.

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